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Djokovic headed for bright finish with US Open win

Djokovic headed for bright finish with US Open win

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

In the last eight weeks Novak Djokovic has resembled the Grand Slam machine that held all four major titles at the same time in 2016, wining three of his last four events including Wimbledon and US Open.

Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's US Open

Serena 'cannot wait' to compete in this year's US Open

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Serena Williams was the runner-up in Flushing Meadows each of the past two years

Here's what inspired Zverev to reach US Open final

Here's what inspired Zverev to reach US Open final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

A glance at the scoreboard in the third set pushed Alexander Zverev to raise the level of his play

Why players must keep emotions in check

Why players must keep emotions in check

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Grand Slam after inadvertently hitting a ball into a line judge's throat during his fourth round match on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.

China's Li laments stage fright in semi-final loss

China's Li laments stage fright in semi-final loss

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

A disappointed Li Na admitted to an attack of stage fright in her humbling U.S. Open semi-final loss to Serena Williams and said she would have lost to any opponent she faced on Friday.

Here is what Murray has to say about US Open's roof

Here is what Murray has to say about US Open's roof

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Andy Murray said on Thursday the noise created by the US Open's new retractable roof over Arthur Ashe Stadium is a distraction to players and makes it difficult to react to opponents' shots.

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 5

What to expect at Australian Open on Day 5

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Gauff vows to be more aggressive in Osaka showdown

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Sharapova sparkle while others toil

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Sharapova sparkle while others toil

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Former champions Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova sparkled under the Arthur Ashe Stadium lights to end a steamy first day that proved more than a little stressful for several of the US Open favourites on Monday.

Australia's Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

Australia's Kyrgios withdraws from US Open

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'But I'm sitting out for the people, for my Aussies, for the hundreds and thousands of Americans that have lost their lives, for all of you. It's my decision.'

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Serena's path to Grand Slam record blocked by teenager

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

A clash of generations will decide the US Open on Saturday with Serena Williams taking a fourth crack at Grand Slam history against teenager Bianca Andreescu, who was not even born when the American lifted her first Flushing Meadows trophy.

'Indo-Pak Express' to be back on Tour

'Indo-Pak Express' to be back on Tour

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Bopanna and Aisam, known as 'Indo-Pak Express' will play together since they last competed at the ATP 250 event in Shenzen in 2014.

US Open PIX: Nadal, Osaka score quick wins

US Open PIX: Nadal, Osaka score quick wins

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Images from Day 6 of the US Open in New York, on Saturday.

Grand Slam No 24: Time running out for Serena

Grand Slam No 24: Time running out for Serena

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Serena has remained one title behind Margaret Court's all-time record since bagging her 23rd Grand Slam singles trophy

Couldn't have dreamt of better Grand Slam debut: Nagal

Couldn't have dreamt of better Grand Slam debut: Nagal

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The 190th-ranked Indian stretched 20-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer to four sets in opening round of the US Open.

Medvedev finally delivers on the biggest stage

Medvedev finally delivers on the biggest stage

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Russian Daniil Medvedev delivered the performance of a lifetime to win the US Open on Sunday and deny Novak Djokovic a rare calendar year Grand Slam.

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

'Flawless' Osaka looking good to unveil all her masks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Naomi Osaka said she had spent a lot of time during the coronavirus shutdown thinking about how she wanted to approach her tennis.

Battle of teens as Fernandez, Raducanu eye US Open glory

Battle of teens as Fernandez, Raducanu eye US Open glory

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It will mark the first Grand Slam final to be contested by two teenagers since Serena Williams and Martina Hingis met in the 1999 US Open title clash.

PHOTOS: Nadal crowns brilliant year with US Open title

PHOTOS: Nadal crowns brilliant year with US Open title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Rafael Nadal crowned his brilliant year by defeating World No 1 Novak Djokovic 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win the US Open men's singles title at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Confident Djokovic thinks Nadal's the man to beat at the US Open

Confident Djokovic thinks Nadal's the man to beat at the US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic is doing it all these days, despite the grilling preparations for the US Open that will start on Monday.

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Rafael Nadal boasted after his first-round US Open match that he had a video recording of being the first player to hit a ball in practice under the new roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

'Quiet please' Nadal requests New Yorkers

'Quiet please' Nadal requests New Yorkers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'I understand it's a show, but under the roof we need to be a little bit more strict about the noise. All the noise stays inside, and this is difficult.'

Nadal says Djokovic unlucky, but should show self-control

Nadal says Djokovic unlucky, but should show self-control

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Rafael Nadal will be aiming to win a record-extending 13th French Open when the re-scheduled claycourt event starts at the end of September.

PHOTOS: Serena shows no signs of fading, matches Federer

PHOTOS: Serena shows no signs of fading, matches Federer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

It has been 14 years since Serena Williams won her first US Open but there was no hint of decline as the 31-year-old American outlasted Victoria Azarenka to claim her fifth US Open singles title on Sunday.

US Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka shows Murray the door; reaches first Slam semis

US Open PHOTOS: Wawrinka shows Murray the door; reaches first Slam semis

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Defending champion Andy Murray was the latest Grand Slam winner to be bundled out of the US Open, thrashed in straight sets by Stanislas Wawrinka in a quarter-finals shocker on Thursday.

US Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Azarenka steamroll to reach semis

US Open PHOTOS: Nadal, Azarenka steamroll to reach semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Rafael Nadal steamrolled compatriot Tommy Robredo 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 to move into the semi-finals of the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Wednesday.

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

US Open: Azarenka knocks out Serena; faces Osaka in final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Two-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the US Open final for the second time in her career with a 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-3 victory over big-hitting Jennifer Brady.

Nadal and Federer on collision course at U.S. Open

Nadal and Federer on collision course at U.S. Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal remained on course for a tantalising first ever collision at the U.S. Open after demolishing their opposition at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

Defending champion Williams cruises into third round

Defending champion Williams cruises into third round

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Serena Williams took another emphatic step in defense of her U.S. Open title by crushing Galina Voskoboeva of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-0 on Thursday to reach the third round of the year's final Grand Slam.

Venus Williams turns back the clock at U.S. Open

Venus Williams turns back the clock at U.S. Open

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Venus Williams rolled back the years to beat Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday as the final Grand Slam of the year burst into life.

New U.S. Open roof will take five minutes to open or close

New U.S. Open roof will take five minutes to open or close

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The U.S. Open's retractable roof for massive Arthur Ashe Stadium will take five minutes to open or close and could be ready for 2016, officials said on Monday during the opening day of the season's last Grand Slam.

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

US Open women's semis postponed due to rain threat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The US Open women's semi-finals scheduled for Thursday evening have been postponed due to the threat of rain.

Five things to watch out for on Day 8 of the US Open

Five things to watch out for on Day 8 of the US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Here are five things to watch for on day eight of the US Open on Monday.

PHOTOS: Djokovic speeds into third round, Li avenges loss to Robson

PHOTOS: Djokovic speeds into third round, Li avenges loss to Robson

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

China's Li Na became the first player to reach the round of 16 at this year's US Open when she defeated Britain's Laura Robson 6-2, 7-5 on Friday.

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Serena roll into second round

US Open Photos: Djokovic, Serena roll into second round

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Images from the US Open mathches played at Flushing Meadows on Tuesday.

She's done nothing wrong: Djokovic backs US Open line judge

She's done nothing wrong: Djokovic backs US Open line judge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Djokovic urges angry fanbase not to turn on US Open line judge

Factbox: List of US Open men's singles champions

Factbox: List of US Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

List of US Open men's singles champions since the Open Era began in 1968:

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

US Open PIX: Djokovic fights back to enter semis; Sakkari, Raducanu advance

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Thiem, Medvedev storm into quarters

PHOTOS: Thiem, Medvedev storm into quarters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Second seed Dominic Thiem edged a first-set tiebreak before turning up the heat to romp into the US Open quarter-finals with a resounding 7-6(4), 6-1, 6-1 victory over Canadian youngster Felix Augur-Aliassime at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday.

PHOTOS: Game, Set, Match at US Open

PHOTOS: Game, Set, Match at US Open

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Andy Murray fought off Novak Djokovic to win an epic US Open final on Monday and become the first British man in 76 years to win a Grand Slam singles title. Here are some best moments form the tournament.